6 Cs
![Student speaks into a microphone](https://www.foresthills.edu/media/site/departments/Mercer-50.jpg)
COMMUNICATION
Through mastery of communication, students will:
- present information in a meaningful way to a range of audiences through a variety of media
- communicate clearly and concisely in an effective and engaging manner
![Student holds a bridge made out of popsicle sticks](https://www.foresthills.edu/media/site/departments/Anderson.40.jpg)
CRITICAL THINKING
By developing critical thinking skills, students will:
- evaluate, filter and analyze information and arguments
- make connections and identify patterns
- problem-solve
- experiment, reflect and take action
- use information to create solutions
![Students working together to build a project in a class room](https://www.foresthills.edu/media/site/departments/DSC00148.png)
COLLABORATION
The ability to collaborate effectively allows students to:
- work as and with a team
- manage and be a part of a team
- team build
- benefit a community
- lead and assist
![Children painting](https://www.foresthills.edu/media/site/departments/mercer.png)
CREATIVITY
Creativity allows students to:
- express themselves
- have both structure and function
- inquire
- consider and pursue ideas and solutions
- gain purpose
![Students in Graduation Gowns watching Ceremony](https://www.foresthills.edu/media/site/departments/IMG9717.jpg)
CHARACTER
By developing a strong character, students will:
- make learning a part of life
- persevere, persist and have passion
- contribute to benefit of others
- show self-regulation and responsibility
![Boy Scouts and Marching Band at Nagel Middle School](https://www.foresthills.edu/media/site/departments/for-web-2.jpg)
CITIZENSHIP
By mastering skills of citizenship, students will:
- understand and consider global issues, diverse values and world views
- solve problems
- understand and support human and environmental sustainability